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Russia Strikes Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Substations Ahead of Winter, Killing 7
On November 8 (local time), Ukrainian authorities announced that at least seven people had lost their lives after Russian forces struck substations supplying power to nuclear power plants in Ukraine. The attack reportedly targeted substations related to power plants in the Khmelnytskyi and Rivne regions. According to AFP, AP, and Bloomberg News, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated via his X (formerly Twitter) account that this attack was not accidental but a meticulously planned operation, warning that "Russia is deliberately threatening Europe's nuclear safety." He also criticized Russia for "cutting off electricity, heating, and water supplies and destroying the railway network, targeting the daily lives of residents." The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces had launched 458 drones and 45 missiles overnight in recent days, with a significant number intercepted and neutralized. However, in Dnipro, a drone attack caused a nine-story building to collapse, result
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[Report] "Four Times the Bank Interest"... Taebaek Citizens Earning Money by Investing in Wind Power
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Samsung 'The Frame Pro' Featured on Oprah Winfrey's Year-End Gift List
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LG Electronics Inspects System Air Conditioners at College Entrance Exam Venues... Deploys Emergency Response Teams
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"Focus on the Exam"... Samsung Conducts Pre-Inspection of System Air Conditioners at CSAT Test Sites
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LG Electronics Holds Partners Workshop... CEO Jo Joo-wan: "Addressing Challenges Together"
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Chairman Choi Tae-won of SK: "Building Operation Improvement and Domain Knowledge Is Key to Gaining Leadership in AI"
"So Smart, It's Astonishing... The 'Dream Home' Made Real for 100 Million Won [Mania]"
A neat villa standing tall in a quiet rural village. While the surroundings are agricultural, the interior boasts infrastructure comparable to that of a city apartment. This is the dream for anyone aspiring to own a weekend farm. LG Electronics has made this dream a reality with the launch of its modular home, the 'Smart Cottage.' Last month, this reporter visited the Smart Cottage located in Gimje, North Jeolla Province. "A house in a place like this..." Four Smart Cottage models were installed in Juksan Village, located 10 kilometers from Gimje Station in North Jeolla Province. Recently gaining fame through television broadcasts, the area features restaurants and cafes, including 'Lee Jangwoo Brewery,' but is mostly a farming region with expansive rice fields. Entering the village and following a narrow alley, I was suddenly greeted by the sight of sleek, square-shaped homes with a modern appearance. Here, I was able to see all four models of LG Electronics' Smart Cottage lineup in
"Jamie Mom" Returns... Daechi Moms on Edge as Winter Fashion Revealed
Comedian Suzy Lee has brought back her "Daechi Mom" character. The new video featuring her alter ego "Jamie Mom," released on the YouTube channel "Hot Issue J" on November 5, surpassed 190,000 views within just two days, quickly becoming a hot topic. This video was produced with the concept of a "Gold Button Shareholders' Meeting" to celebrate reaching one million subscribers. All of her previous alter egos made appearances, and Jamie Mom sent her congratulatory message via video only, citing her busy schedule. Appearing in a scene stepping out of a car, she proudly noted, "I reached 8.91 million views," showcasing her signature confidence. In the video, Jamie Mom even struggles to recall the channel name, yet appears in an outfit that perfectly embodies "quiet luxury." She wears items considered essential for a "Daechi Mom," including Herm?s Chypre slippers, a Louis Vuitton cape, a Helen Kaminski hat, and a Chanel necklace. With the winter season approaching, the focus is on a "restra
Samsung Ends Decade-Long 'Emergency Management'; Launches 'Lee Jae-yong 2.0' Management Support System
The Samsung Group is ending its nearly decade-long “emergency management system” and transitioning to a management support structure centered around Chairman Lee Jae-yong. The elevation of the Business Support Task Force (TF), which had operated as a temporary organization since the dissolution of the Future Strategy Office, to a permanent “Business Support Office,” along with the retirement of Vice Chairman Chung Hyun-ho and the appointment of President Park Hakkyu as the new head of the Business Support Office, signals this shift. On November 7, Samsung Electronics announced that Vice Chairman Chung Hyun-ho has moved to the role of “Chairman’s Advisor.” Since the dissolution of the Future Strategy Office in 2017, Vice Chairman Chung has led the Business Support TF, overseeing group strategy coordination and support work. A Samsung Electronics representative stated, “Following the government corruption scandal, there was a need to coordinate among business divisions, so a temporary or
Vice Chairman Jung Hyunho of Samsung Electronics Steps Down... Park Hakkyu Appointed as New Head of Business Support Office
Jung Hyunho, Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, is stepping down from his role as head of the Business Support Task Force, retiring from the front lines of management. Along with his departure, the Business Support Task Force, which had operated as a temporary organization, will be elevated to a permanent body called the Business Support Office. On November 7, Samsung Electronics announced that Vice Chairman Jung’s role has been changed to Advisor to the Chairman of Samsung Electronics. Hakgyu Park has been appointed as the new Head of the Business Support Office. This personnel change is interpreted as an effort to reorganize the overall management support system and strategic functions. The Business Support Task Force, which has been responsible for coordinating business among Samsung Electronics and its affiliates as well as making major decisions, will be upgraded from a temporary organization to a permanent one under the name ‘Business Support Office’. Industry insiders note t
Who Is Park Hakkyu, Samsung's First Head of the Business Support Office... An Integrated Leader in Finance and Strategy
On November 7, Samsung Electronics announced a reorganization of its management support structure, appointing President Park Hakkyu as the new head of the Business Support Office, following the retirement of Vice Chairman Chung Hyunho from the front lines of management. As a result, the existing Business Support Task Force (TF) has been elevated to the status of the Business Support Office, becoming a permanent organization tasked with strengthening company-wide collaboration at the group level. Park, the newly appointed head, was born in 1964, graduated from Cheongju High School and Seoul National University with a degree in business administration, and earned a master's degree from KAIST. He began his career in the finance team of Samsung's Secretariat and previously served as head of the Management Diagnosis Team in the former Future Strategy Office, establishing himself as an expert in finance and strategy. An industry insider commented, "He is a finance expert with a comprehensive
Lee Ho-jin, Former Taekwang Group Chairman, Appointed as Chairman of SaeHwa Arts and Culture Foundation
SaeHwa Arts and Culture Foundation, operated by Taekwang Group, announced on November 7 that it held a board meeting and appointed Lee Ho-jin, former chairman of Taekwang Group, as its fifth chairman. The term is two years, and the position is unpaid and non-executive. SaeHwa Arts and Culture Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2009 by Lee Sun-ae, the spouse of the late Taekwang Group founder Lee Im-yong. It operates the SaeHwa Museum of Art, located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Heungkuk Life Insurance Building in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. The foundation conducts various cultural and artistic projects, including hosting domestic and international art exhibitions and cultural exchange exhibitions, supporting artists' creative activities, and operating educational spaces for culture and the arts. The newly appointed chairman, Lee, graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in economics, earned a master's degree in business administration from Cornell Univers
CEO Kim Dongmyung of LG Energy Solution Delivers "College Exam Encouragement Kits" to Employees' Children
LG Energy Solution announced on November 7 that CEO Kim Dongmyung delivered "College Scholastic Ability Test Encouragement Gift Kits" to approximately 250 children of employees ahead of the 2026 College Scholastic Ability Test. In the message sent along with the gifts, CEO Kim said, "You may feel a lot of tension ahead of this important exam, but the time and effort you have invested so far will be a strong foundation that leads to good results." He added, "I hope this exam will not be the end, but a new beginning, and that you will take one step closer to the future you have dreamed of." This year's encouragement kit for the College Scholastic Ability Test includes premium snacks, items favored by Millennials & Gen Z, and travel-related "Ensol goods." LG Energy Solution is strengthening its family-friendly corporate culture. The company was certified as a "family-friendly company" by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in 2022. Currently, it operates family-centered events suc
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